Video briefing before C-Section may lower stress hormones

NCT ID NCT07521592

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether watching a short video about anesthesia and surgery before an elective C-section can lower anxiety and stress hormones (cortisol) more than standard verbal instructions from a doctor. 140 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either video or verbal information. Researchers will measure anxiety with a questionnaire and cortisol from blood samples before and after the information session.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: video-based preoperative information
What this could lead to: If it works, hospitals could use simple videos to help calm women before planned C-sections, reducing stress without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (140 people) comparing two types of information delivery. The results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and anxiety is complex—videos may not help everyone.

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CESAREAN SECTION CORTISOL PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY SURGICAL STRESS RESPONSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital

Elâzığ, Lütfen Seçiniz., 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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